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Have a ski lodge vacation in Selwyn

Friday, 25 June 2021

Check out the top six ski lodge vacations in Selwyn, offering a unique alpine adventure worth exploring.

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Kea conservation in Selwyn

Friday, 18 June 2021

Highly valued as one of the most intelligent birds in the world, kea are an endangered species native to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Kea are under threat from several factors, but important work is being done in Selwyn to protect this unique parrot.

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Selwyn’s bird’s eye view

Wednesday, 9 June 2021

“A balloon flight with us isn’t just a flight in a balloon, it’s a whole experience. Where else in the world can you see dairy farms, sheep farms, cropping farms, deer farms all in one flight.”

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Hororata community ready to glow!

Friday, 30 April 2021

On Saturday 8 May 2021, the sun will set at approximately 5.23pm. It will start getting dark everywhere - except for Hororata Domain, where over ten hot air balloons  will light up the sky. 

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A passion for cuisine and conservation

Thursday, 22 April 2021

Learn more about Robert and Christine, the people behind Selwyn's award-winning Quickenberry Lodge. 

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Making Memory's

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Like all good things in life, it all started with a dream many years ago. Learn more about how one of Selwyn's hidden gems, Memory's Restaurant, came to be. 

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Shake it up: Selwyn's Best Milkshakes

Thursday, 18 February 2021

A good milkshake can take you back to your childhood with one slurp. But not only does Selwyn have delicious dairy drinks, a lot of places are offering vegan shakes with milk alternatives too.

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Where to buy a Scone in Selwyn

Thursday, 18 February 2021

A good, fluffy scone topped with melting butter really hits the spot. Whether it is packed with dates, topped with tasty cheese or an exciting new flavour, nothing goes better with a coffee than a freshly-baked scone.

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Berry Picking in Selwyn

Friday, 29 January 2021

Fruit tastes all that much sweeter when you pick it yourself! Find out where to go in Selwyn to pick your own. 

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Best spots to take your dog | Selwyn

Friday, 15 January 2021

With over 14,000 dogs registered and many homes having more than one dog, it is clear that Selwyn people love their dogs.

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Catch a fish in Selwyn

Friday, 15 January 2021

A great pastime, or a new fun activity to try with the kids, Selwyn is blessed with many options for fishing.

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Enjoy a burger in Selwyn

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

After a gourmet burger in Selwyn this summer? We’ve rounded up the best places - as voted by you!

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